Make a list of every online account you use
Delete or deactivate old accounts you no longer need
Change account emails to a disposable address before deletion if required
Remove personal details from profiles, bios, and public posts
Delete photos, videos, comments, and posts you uploaded
Set remaining social media accounts to private
Remove tagged photos and posts from other people’s accounts
Ask friends and contacts to delete posts that mention you
Unsubscribe from mailing lists and marketing databases
Opt out of data broker and people-search websites
Request removal from search engine results where possible
Delete unused apps and revoke their permissions
Remove saved payment methods and stored addresses from online stores
Close old forum, gaming, and community accounts
Delete cloud storage files and empty trash folders
Remove browser sync data and saved passwords from devices
Clear cookies, cached data, and autofill information
Turn off location history and ad personalization on major platforms
Review privacy settings on all active accounts
Use a password manager to track and close remaining accounts
Search your name, usernames, emails, and phone numbers regularly
Contact websites directly for content removal when needed
Use legal takedown requests for harmful or unauthorized content
Remove or minimize public records exposure where allowed
Use a separate email and phone number for future online activity
Avoid posting identifying information going forward